Firefighters battle to contain wildfire just outside Sydney

Firefighters are working hard to contain a wildfire that is burning just on the outskirts of Syndey, Australia. They are warning people to stay in their homes for now, but the fire has already consumed some...

Santa record bid attracts 13,000

"More than 13,000 Santas have taken part in a record-breaking charity event on the walls of Londonderry. Thousands of pounds were raised for good causes after a sea of red and white descended on the city...

Police deny 'heavy handed' claims

"Police in Londonderry have said they will co-operate with any investigation into weekend disturbances. They have rejected claims by Sinn Fein that its officers were heavy handed during trouble in the city. Five officers received minor injuries and one civilian were hurt...

Recording Technology History

"1877 - Edison made the first recording of a human voice ("Mary had a little lamb") on the first tinfoil cylinder phonograph Dec. 6 (the word "Halloo" may have been recorded in July on an early paper model derived...

More of Pamela Anderson’s outrageous red dress

"Pam Anderson still believes there are people out there who haven’t seen her naked." CelebSlam

Lace and knits go subversive in New York exhibition

"NEW YORK (Reuters Life!) - On the surface, it's an art exhibition that would make any grandmother proud, with a knitted christening blanket and miniature cardigans, but a closer look might make granny's hair curl.Image Source by Courtesy of: uk.news.yahoo.com" ''David...

Meat Loaf Concert - Ashton Gate Stadium - Bristol BS3 2EJ

"Meat Loaf will be performing live at Ashton Gate Stadium, Bristol, on Friday 29th June 2007 as part of his Bat Out Of Hell III: Seize The Night Tour.Images by Courtesy of: ashtongatestadium.co.uk" '' Meatloaf have been around a few years. My only complaint is they do not...

Larrikin Love - Happy as Annie + Ribbon Dance Mews. + Six Queens + A Little ...

The uplifting country feel of Bluegrass / Punk and Reggae with a difference! Band website: larrikinlove.co.uk" Click source to listen. And heres a list of there upcoming Shows 27 Mar 2007 19:00 ...

'Wrongly accused need change in law'

"A MAN from Northamptonshire who was falsely accused of rape has said a law which prevents his accuser's name being revealed has "failed" men like him. Warren Blackwell, of Woodford Halse, was wrongly found guilty of indecently assaulting a woman who turned out to be a serial...

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